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Summary: It depends on what you're looking for
Review: First of all, it is very important to understand that this is not a scientific text for the way of things. I believe Adams goal in writing it was to merely make a person think. While I agree that nothing really new or original was involved it does have its moments that elicit a mild amount of wonderment. Some of the reviews have seemed to be very angry and centered around the fact that it isn't accurate. That's the point. It wasn't meant to be, it's meant for you to untangle why it isn't. I actually don't think that it is possible to do so. This doesn't, however, mean that it is an accurate portrayal of reality, it is a very speculative one. It takes the areas where we have questions and attempts to fill in the blanks, but as with all areas that attempt to fill in the blanks, it can't do so in a way that is disprovable. This may not sit well with those who only like concepts that can be experimented with, but ultimately any book that attempts to go outside the realm of what we know will lead to this frustration. Therefore, you may think the whole genre is bad, but this book is as good as any others. It could have been more detailed though, I felt it didn't hit on a lot of depth but just threw out a few concepts that can be mulled over. It didn't quite get me thinking as much as I had hoped, but it does give us pause to ask the ultimate question (in my mind) as to how much of reality we can ultimately know. It seems that if we can't answer that question all others become moot. Not a brilliant book, but not a bad one either.
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Summary: The 10lb. universe under your skull is about to implode ....
Review: As Scott Adams says in the intro to this 'thought experiment', this is NOT a Dilbert book. Do not expect the humourous snide sardonic and ironic observations you have come to expect from Mr Adams. This guy proves he can philosophise and BS about the Universe with best of 'em. Part Richard Bachman circa 'Illusions', part a mesh of two characters from the Douglas Adams 'Hitchhiker' series (specifically the old man in the shack from 'The Restaurant at The End Of The Universe' and the ancient but all-knowing interdimensional pole-sitter of 'Mostly Harmless'), God's Debris follows the conversation between an express package delivery man and an ancient avatar of the universe. Prepare to have your mind and your conventional perceptions of what is and what is not completely rodgered, twisted, shaken and stirred and served to you in a blender. As you hold this new concoction of reality as you know it virtually in your hands, examine it, share it, discuss with friends, like you would an unusual but amazing wine you discovered somewhere in the back of your fave atmospheric hangout. You and your friends should have a real wild ride and not be disappointed.
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Summary: Please, read my review....
Review: I am a collage student and I am studying engineering physics. I have had a hard time with religion all of my life wandering if I should or should not believe in, at least, something. Now, I know that it sounds odd that the creator of Dilbert wrote a book that helped me find my way, but it is true. God's Debris is one of the best books I have ever read. I have referred this book to all of my friends and classmates, some have read it and I believe that my view is shared by the others. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a challenge. A challenge to reassess what they know and what they think they know. I just want to thak Scott Adams for helping me think.
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Summary: Makes you think, even if you disagree.
Review: Note to those that gave this book one star: I have read the other reviews, and disagree that there is nothing new or ground breaking here. Maybe I have not read all the newest philosophies, or kept up on new age physics. But I also do not think that Scott Adams is trying to impress those that are into the newest philosophies and metaphysics.For heaven's sake people take this for what it is. Personally, I think that Mr. Adams has done a tremendous job of getting the average person to take a look at their day to day lives from a new perspective. And, for those that are knocking this because it is similar to something that you have already read, well, at least it got you thinking enough to write in and knock this book. Either he is a genius, or an idiot. Not sure which, maybe both. But I thouroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed talking about it with my friends and family, and enjoy their reaction when they read it. And, if you are looking for humor, this is not the book for you.
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Summary: Not What You Think It Is
Review: When I first read this book, I thought it was total [junk] because most of the science is all wrong. Basically, it went downhill after Physics of God-Dust, and by Skeptic's Disease, I was cursing Scott Adams. Then I read the reviews here, and one of them mentioned how important it was not to skip the introduction, so I read that again. "The description of reality in God's Debris isn't true, as far as I know, but it's oddly compelling. Therein lies the thought experiment: Try to figure out what's wrong with the simplest explanations." Oh. So my point of view now is that the book is basically [confusing]. People who hate it because of the made-up science should like - or at least tolerate - it because they *did* figure out what's wrong, and people who love it because it, like, totally changed their worldview, and brought them closer to god, should hate it because they got fooled and they're sheep. Baah. I emailed my thoughts to Scott Adams, and he replied that he doesn't give out his opinion beyond what's in the introduction, so I'm posting this since most reviews here seem to miss the point.
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Summary: Nothing new
Review: Those who find this book "ground breaking" or that it "spins their minds" have done very little reading in philosophy, theology, or modern physics. The ideas presented by the author have been thoroughly covered, and this book adds nothing to them. In fact, much of what he proposes has been investigated and discarded. His science is just plane wrong. If the author had studied these areas, he would not have wasted his time, and ours, in this simple-minded essay.
Go read some serious books on these topics instead.
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Summary: Don't waste your money
Review: Author Scott Adams challenges the reader to seek out the truth or BS in the various statements made by the two characters in this book. I took him up on it. Conclusion: It's almost all BS. Most of the obvious "fact statements" were patently false. Some merely a trite condensation of complex physics. Very few were even relatively close to accurate. This "thought experiment" was not worth the time I spent reading it, let alone looking for the material to prove or disclaim the various statements made by the protaganists. In looking at the reviews, and his introductory claim that no one under the age of 14 should read this, I was looking forward to a truly interesting and thought provoking read. What I found was an ill-composed, poorly thought out mish-mash of New Age pseudo-philosophical concepts. The only reason I won't give this to my 12 year old is that I don't want to waste his time as I wasted mine.
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Summary: requiered reading for anyone who thinks at all
Review: I was very very impressed with this book. It presented wonderfully simple answers to questions that are unimaginably complex, all the while reminding us that the real and complete truth is beyond our own finate understanding. It paints a picture of a truely infinate diety rooted in probibility that goes so far as to transcend time and existance itself. Being a devout Christian, I would have thought myself offended by such an abstract vision of God, until I realized that it was still an accurate and practical depiction of what an omnipresent diety has to be. But the best part of the whole experiance was the realization that this book was not a collection of answers, but rather a model for a way of thinking that forces you to make your own. It goes beyond simple human concepts of reason, and into a place that has no why. If you're someone who thinks abstractly, and feels like nobody else does, read this book. Just keep in mind that it IS fiction.
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Summary: Highly thought-provoking tale
Review: I tend to base the quality of a story by how easy or difficult it is to put down. I read the first two-thirds of the book while attending my weekly bowling league. The ideas presented by the Avatar are not new to me, because I've been at least a Level 4 for as long as I can remember. This book had an "It's a Wonderful Life"-type effect on me. It's the kind of story that gives your belief system just enough of a nudge to not so much cause you to question things that you previously believe, but to open yourself to the possibilities that you don't have all the answers. The length of the story is perfect. Too much longer, and it would have defeated its own purpose. As I've told my friends, it's a quick read, but it's a "meaty" read. Well done.
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Summary: Lovely!
Review: I've always enjoyed reading Dilbert, so when I saw that Mr. Adams had written a non-Dilbert book I was most curious. When I found out it was a philosophic book, I was even more interested. This lovely, little book is very brief, but it does make one think. It's quite perfect for those who are just starting to read metaphysical type literature. Mr. Adams makes some excellent points in this engaging story. I don't think it should be over-analyzed, as this would take away the fun. It is what it is. I've highly recommended it to many of my friends and co-workers. I first read the ebook, and loved it so much I had to get the hard copy!
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